Modafinil

Description

Modafinil is a prescription medication primarily used to treat sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder. Known for its wakefulness-promoting properties, modafinil helps improve alertness and reduce excessive sleepiness. It functions by altering neurotransmitters in the brain, thereby enhancing cognitive function and increasing mental clarity. Though generally well-tolerated, modafinil may have side effects and should be used under medical supervision. It is also sometimes used off-label to boost concentration and productivity in healthy individuals, though this usage is controversial and not universally recommended.